Maine man arrested in connection with infant's death

Shane McLaughlin, 37, has been arrested in Maine, United States, nearly ten months after the death of his one-year-old daughter, Eleanora McLaughlin. He faces charges of manslaughter and three additional counts related to exposing children to danger.

The infant died on December 28, 2025, with the Medical Examiner initially identifying hypothermia as the cause and classifying the death as accidental. At the time, McLaughlin claimed the room was so cold that breath was visible and that he had attempted to use a portable electric heater to warm the environment.

New evidence gathered during the investigation led to the indictment. McLaughlin is currently held in Penobscot County Jail with bail set at $250,000. The case has prompted calls for changes to how infant deaths are investigated within the state.